Help Wanted..no NEEDED

NEEDED: a fellow home-business owner wanna-be, for part-time or full-time hours!

I love sharing this products, but there is alot of work and only one of me. I am learning that to really succeed, I need a partner in crime! She doesnt have to be local (actually, long distance is even better!), or even a saleswoman! I certainly am NOT a salesman - but, I love these toys.

Let me give you a few details:

*Discovery Toys provides you with everything you need to start a home business when you purchase our Regular or Autism Parent Support kits for $99 (plus delivery and tax). These kits all provide you will a great sampling of our best sellling toys, as well as a supply of catalogs, order forms, party invites, a 3-month free website service...all to help you start making money immediately

*a $25 deposit can get you started, with the remaining balance divided among the next three monthly payments. I paid for my kit before the payments were even due! You can also pay in full at the time of signup.

*You get a 20% COMMISSION all every sale you make OR 20% off every purchase you make for yourself or business

*You can give as much, or as little time to your new business. Truly, you set the schedule, mode of sales...you build your business your way, in your time

*NO sales minimums. This is HUGE for me...some months I do great, others not so much. I dont have the pressure of the company to sell a specific amount each month. In order to keep your "Education Consultant" status, you must make one order in a year...that is all!

*Discovery Toys makes getting your business started very REWARDING! With the Rocket Start Rewards Program you get FREE toys by meeting realistic sales goals, and recruiting people within your first three months. I earned more than $500 in free toys my first three months!

*You get an ADDITIONAL 20% off all the sales! I love that...not only to benefit my business, but for the benefit of having these toys in my home, I can purchase from DT's sales and feel like I am getting a great bargin!

* YOU DONT HAVE TO BE A SALESMAN! ...truly. I simply love these toys, I take them to people's house, and share my excitement. People buy because my love for them, combined with the quality, the guarantee, the affordability. They sell themselves!

I do this so I can stay home with my kids...I would love to have a team member

who will join in my building this business locally and long distance!

Please, contact me if you are interested! I would LOVE to talk to you about the possibilities!

Autism Speaks

One of the attractions to Discovery Toys for me, was its focus on Autism. DT has partnered with Patricia J. Krantz, Ph.D., Executive Director of the famous Princeton Child Development Institute to develop a designation of toys for specific areas of difficulty along the autism spectrum.

They also provide the Autism Parent Support Pack ($99+delivery and tax). This pack is especially designed for parents with children with autism, with 10 toys that have been designated as beneficial for areas they typically struggle with. These toys include, Measure Up! Cups, Toddler Talk phone, Playful Patterns, Giant Pegboard, ABC book set, Hammer Away Boat, Discovery Chest, Roll and Play, Boomarang Rings, and a Lifestyles Product.

This pack, as well as all our packs, are designed to give a great overview of our favorite and most popular products, so that FIRST, we may we provide these toys to homes of children who need them! Second, we want you to share these toys!

All the DT packs provide everything you need to casually share these with people you know, OR make a booming home business happen! However, if you are intersted in simply using the benefits of being with DT to serve your own family and its needs...that is okay.

With the kit, whether you sell, share or keep for your own family - you get a 20% discount on all purchases thereafter.

I hope you can use Discovery Toys to touch a child in your life! I would love to show you how!

Please contact me if you are interested in purchasing this pack, purchasing toys for your child struggling with autism, or have ANY suggestions as to toys that you as a parent of an autistic child have found beneficial!

Measure Up! Cups

I want to take minute to highlight another one of my favorite toys...

Measure UP! Cups are one of my favorites, because they are incredibly versitile and can do WAY more than I would have ever thought!

These little nesting cups, 12 in all, come as three sets of four different bright colors. Each cup as a printed number, as well as "dot" stickers associated with each number, a play dough stamp, and are volumetrically correct (cup #1 filled with water, when added twice to#2 fits perfectly!).

For those teachers out there, these are an OBVIOUS tool to use for teaching colors, patterning, size differentiation, stacking and so on.

Aside from these uses, the toy guide (a FABULOUS tool that comes with every DT) gives you about 15 other ways these little beauties can be used, including: multiplication/division, volume comparison, addition/subraction, gross motor development, etc!

Who would have thought that toy that I used for the tub has so much potential! In the right hands, every toy can become a learning tool!

As one of our lowest regularly priced toys ($10.99), Measure UP! Cups make a GREAT baby or toddler gift. They truly grow with the child, and are so much fun to stack, nest, line up according to size, chew on, and pour from!

Check these and ALL our toys out at http://www.discoverytoysinc.com/ ...dont forget to contact me to order rather than through the website!

Want some FREE toys?

Okay moms! I know you are JUST like me, you LOVE a good deal, and will go great lengths to feel good about a purchase!

So, I want to share with you how you can get these toys, for FREE. Its not hard - and it feel so go to get stuff this good for such a great price!

So - let me tell you how to do it... AGAIN with the list!

5. Make a personal order of $100 or more...you start earning free toys!

4. Collect orders from friends, grandmothers (they love to get stuff for their grandkids that mom approves of!), aunts/uncles... Think your kids' birthdays, Christmas, etc. If your order equals $100 or more...you start earning FREE toys!

3. Have a CATALOG party! Long distance or not, I will mail you a stack of catalogs. Take these to work, church, share with friends/neighbors/family - collect orders for a week or so.
THEN...you have earned FREE toys!

Now..stay with me, this is where the REAL FREE stuff starts multiplying!

2. HOST a Mom's Night Out, a Girls Night In, a Dessert Supper, a GET TO TOGETHER. Get 5 friends together, I will show 10 toys, and talk for 15 minutes! The average party earns about $30 in FREE toys! My first one did!

1. The BEST way to earn free toys in large quantities - is by becoming an Education Consultant. Beginning at the sign up, you are already earning toys at a HUGE discount ($300 worth of toys, for $99 dollars). With a little work, Discovery Toys will pay you BACK for that toy kit - PLUS you are earning free toys as you order (you guessed it, $100 or more), you are earning a COMMISSION of 20% in cash, and as part of the rewards program for sales, you can earn unlimited $$$$ in free toys in your first three months with Discovery Toys.

I am telling you - it IS as easy as it sounds.

Also, if you are interested in the benefits, but not the sales aspect, call me!

As an Education Consultant, we want you to sell...even if it is just to you and your friends and family. The 20% discount is available as long as you remain active (an order a year, no minimums!).

That discount DOES apply to all DT promotions (even the 60% off ones!), and as you buy, you are still earning FREE toys!

SO - if any of these sounds good to you - let me know! I cant wait to talk to you about it!


Wanna see what you could earn for FREE?

Go to www.discoverytoyinc.om - remember to contact me to order, rather than ordering on the website!

Why I Sell DT!

I wanted to give you just a few reasons I sell Discovery Toys because being a SALESMAN is not one of them!

5. I really enjoy having an excuse to get to know other moms in my demographic. Its hard to meet other moms while we are locked down by baby schedules and naptimes (babies' and otherwise). I love having home parties..they are my favorite!

4. I love the 20% commission I make on the toys I sell - honestely, since joining, my commission has gone right back into toys for my boys. That was my original goal - to build our "toy" library. We have a great library going, and these will last us long past the ages my children are now.

3. I love getting FREE toys! Since joining DT in April, I have earned and used commission to collect close to $1000 worth of toys for our home. As I sell, I earn free toys. Everytime I make an order, I get to pick out free toys for me, my children, and the other children in my life. I love it!

2. I LOVE giving FREE toys away! To every hostess of home or catalog parties, or just someone who talks to friends and collects a few orders for me - I get to give free toys. Those are from the company - not my pocket. I love that I can help other moms get these toys in their homes!

1. I LOVE being able to be at home with my kids! I can be involved as I want , or am able to be with the business at any given time. In April, I had 6 parties. This month, we have been busy with friends/family visits, and those have been my priority! I get to pick when and how long...and I still get all the benefits!

Most of all, I love these TOYS! I want for you, me and our

children to have the benefit of these wonderful educational tools!

I would LOVE to talk to you about selling yourself! Please contact me if you are even a little bit interested! YOU CAN DO THIS if I can...

Remember, I AM NOT A SALESMAN! I just love these toys - they sell themselves!

CUTEST BABY CONTEST!

okay, girls!

We all know that we think our babies are the CUTEST ones! I think we need to PROVE it!

We are gonna have a CUTEST BABY CONTEST!

So - here is the deal!

• Email me a picture that really captures that BEEEEEAUTIFUL baby
• Send the child's birthday, your name/address/phone number so I can let you know if you win!
• Ages range: birth to 3 years
• DUE DATE: August 10th
• NO professional photographs please!
• One photo per entry
• Voting will take place here - stay tuned for voting instructions after the 10th!

The winner will get $15 off any toy in the current catalog!

I am so excited - I have seen some of your pictures, and I cant wait to see what happens!

I attached one of my favorites of my 7-month old, JUST to get you motivated!

Tell a friend...10% off!

If you found me through a friend..OR you can think of someone who would love to find some great information about how to get the most out of these formative years...the REFERER gets 10% off a single item from their next order!

Be sure to tell me if someone shared Discovery Toys with you!

They must think you are a great mom, grandmother, aunt or "adopted" any one of these!

Our Favorites

My "TOY TESTERS" have designated these as some of their favorites!

Canon's Favorite:

Curly and Pals ($19.99)- Curly is a stuffed, soft octopus whose arms are stimulating on every level! He makes rattle, squeak and crunchy noises when he pulls, chews, and holds this great toy. It is colorful and WASHABLE.

Why mommy loves it: This toy is large enough that it can sit on his chest while in the car seat, and he has a hard time losing it! There are octopus arms everwhere!

Ty's Favorite: Toddler to School Age

Firehose Hero ($29.99)- Ty loves to play with this great summer toy! He straps on the backpack filled with water, his fireman hat and is ready to go put out imaginary fires all over the place! He gets to chose between a stream and a spray and loves to get himself (and all of us) wet.

Why mommy loves it: Its so cute! And, I love how durable it is. The hat is not one of those cheap numbers. It has been sat on, stood on, and played with like crazy. The pump action of the hose is great for his coordination...and, most of all, he loves it. This is GREAT for family play, too!

Mommy's Favorite:

Busy Bugs ($16.99)- This is one of my FAVORITE favorites. This toy is all about color and tactile stimulation. It has 36 colorful, textured "bugs", which Ty loves. It comes with 23 double-sided activity cards with difficulty levels ranging from simple color matching, to complex predictive patterning and premath activities. LOVE it.

So - these are our current favorites!

But, we have LOTS more toys that we LOVE..we will share more with you!

If you would like to look at these toys, click on the links to the catalog to catch a peek. You can also see our OTHER favorites! http://www.discoverytoysinc.com/

Remember, if you decide you would like to purchase any of these or any other toys from the catalog, please contact me, rather than purchase online. I can take credit cards over the phone and the order will go out the same day! Thanks!

Why Play?

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I have to admit, that I have always thought that providing TOYS for my boys to play with was an important part of their development...as well as my sanity! Toys, afterall, are entertainment and them being entertained means a moment they are not focused on needing me!

I have learned, though, that my focus was on the wrong thing. It was not the TOYS, but the PLAY that provided the stimulation and the true benefits. And that play, mixed up with focused mommy-time is invaluable to their development!

Here are some facts that really opened my eyes to how important I am to that equation

• 50% of a child's development occurs by the age of 4


• A child in Kindergarten spends only 750 hours with his or her teacher by the end of the year. The same child spends 56,000 hours with people who take care of him outside of the classroom

Taking focused time everyday with my children, has added so much to the "play value" of our toys. Sitting down with my 2-year-old and playing WITH him as he plays with his 'Busy Bugs' brings more than just entertainment. It brings stimulation, focused learning, sweet memories AND entertainment!

So - set that timer for 20 minutes this morning...sit down with your kids, choose a toy that they love, and make it one they can learn something from too (I happen to have some you should try ;)

My time, mixed with toys that have developmental value is a PRICELESS combination. That is why we use DISCOVERY TOYS!

These little moments are so precious - treasure each one, and get the most you can out of every second!

Check out the catalog online at http://www.discoverytoysinc.com/ - then contact me to get those toys on their way to you!

Why Discovery Toys?

Okay moms, you know the drill...in Walmart, a yelling SCREAMING 2-year old who HAS to have that $15 toy you know isnt worth the plastic mold it was poured from. You pay for it, only to have it break on the way home from the store, OR it is tossed aside with no acutal attention past the entertainment they get from watching you try to open the package!

Yes, we have all been there. So...when I say that I have something you will love..trust me.

As we have determined in the recent past, I love to list things. So, lets begin there!

My #5 Top Reasons I WANT These Toys in My Home:

1. They are safe! We moms have enough to worry about without worrying about their toys being a hazard unto themselves. All of DT are measured by standards more strict that the industry's standards, both national and international.

2. They are not mind-numbing noise makers...and each and every one of DT has educational and developmental value.

3. They are GUARANTEED for life! Just contact your DT consultant and she will get it replaced for you!

4.They are DURABLE...I have two boys. We have most of these toys in our home, and I can still use them at home parties as samples. They are played with everyday, and they are as beautiful and as NOT broken as the day we got them! I love that!

5. They are affordable..ESPECIALLY if you shop the sales! Just like retail store, DT has multiple sales throughout the year, with many current and discontinued toys on sale.

As a mom, I want the toys I bring into my home to be ones that are going to be valuable to my children's development, and be a good financial value. I love selling Discovery Toys, because I feel great about the fact that they are all those things!

All About Me...

So...I figure you all cant WAIT to find out MORE about me...right? RIGHT! I like this list I saw on a friend's site, so..here goes!

100 Things About ME:

1. I have TWO baby boys...Ty (2 1/2 years) and Canon (7 1/2 months)
2.I have ONE husband...6 years and counting
3. I am one of SIX siblings, three sisters and two brothers
4. I have FIVE nieces and ONE nephew...they love their Auntie Court
5. My husband is my bestest friend
6. I HATE chaos
7. I LOVE chocolate chip cookies
8. I cook 7 nights a week..I know, is he lucky or what?
9. I was a nurse in my "past life" ...3 years in the ICU..loved it
10. Love being home with my kids more
11. I get frustrated with my kids sometimes
12. I get frustrated with myself more...for being so frustrated with them
13. My mom is my hero
14. I LOVE LOVE LOVE order
15. Did I mention I HATE chaos?
16. I love FLYLADY...if you know her, you get it
17. I love DISCOVERY TOYS!
18. I love Publix grocery stores
19. I hate shopping at Walmart
20. I always wanted a mini doxie puppy
21. Got one a couple months before I had my second child
22. That was the worst idea I ever had
23. His name is Goliath
24. My cat's name is Weeda (my mother-in-law named her)
25. I LOVE living in Charleston, South Carolina
26. I love COFFEE (two creams and two sugars, please)
27. My boys nicknames are "Bubba" and "Pickle"
28. I would love to live in Nashville, TN someday
29. My roommate in college, was Amy Kelton
30. My best girlfriend, is Dana
31. My mom and sisters are also my best friends...love you guys
32. I am, and always will be, on Weight Watchers!
33. I have lost 40 plus pounds..but never at once, and some of those pounds I lost a few times
34. I HATE going to the mall
35. I LOVE Old Navy, ACMoore/Hobby Lobby/Micheals
37. Favorite place to eat...Wild Wing Cafe!
38. I love going out to eat...but, lately that has been a LITTLE difficult
39. I met my husband at Harding University...graduated 2001
40. We are DEBT FREE! except for school loans..see above
41. We are DAVE RAMSEY worshippers
42. Girls I keep with from college: Amy, Mel, Emily, Sheila, Callie, Adrienne, Lara, Christie, Rachel, Brian and Darlene
43. I am ADDICTED to Ethan Powell's website... http://www.ethanpowell.com/
44. I am so thankful that my kids are healthy
45. I lost my brother, CPL Dustin L. Kendall, on January 15th, 2006 in Iraq
46. I miss him so much
47. I cant wait to see him in heaven
48. I think about heaven ALOT
49. I LOVE brownies...leftover overnight, with ice cold milk
50. I will NOT drink expired milk
51. I LOVE April Fresh Downey fabric softener..it makes me happy
52. I want to go to Italy someday
53. My brother is a sign language interpreter, I am so proud of him!
54. I am a preachers kid
55. I LOVE watching The Office, My Name is Earl and Amazing Race
56. I could SO win Amazing Race
57. I would take my husband
58. I love lists... can you tell?
59. I have been selling Discovery Toys for 4 months...and love it
60. I have lived in Russia
61. I have been to Canada, Haiti, Jamaica, Hawaii, Grand Cayman Island, Belize and Cozumel
62. Three of those were because of our ..."Quick!-We-Are- Pregnant-And-Havent-Been-On-A-Cruise-Yet!" Cruise
63. My sisters are some of the best moms I know
64. I have a 14-year-old sister...I was 15 when she was born
65. I LOVE being organized
66. I am always on a quest to BE organized
67. I LOVE decluttering
68. I am one of Goodwill's favorite contributors
69. I go to bed between 9-10pm
70. My boys are up at 6am!
71 I love Pottery Barn...but never bought anything from them
72 I am NOT a perfectionist
73. But, I love ORDER
74. I love beautiful pictures
75. I hate being hot, blech
76 I hate to exercise...see above
77. I am addicted to Fox News Channel
78. I grew up on Star Trek, old school AND Next Generation...yep, I admitted it
79. I love quiet
80. One of my sisters is a doula, and a Bradley Instructor..and she is awesome
81. I want to be a gentle, quiet spirit
82. I am NOT a gentle, quiet spirit
83. As a nurse, I had a passion for working with dying patients and their families
84. I would love to go back, and teach nursing on a college level
85. I wish I would have appreciated the body I had in college
86. I am a secret agent for the CIA
87. I drive a 2008 Honda Odessy
88. I never yell at my kids, and I always have it together
89. The last three things I wrote, were not true
90. I love the fall
91. People who stand too close to me in the checkout line drive me crazy
92. I hate weeding in my flowerbed
93. I HATE roaches...spiders dont bother me too bad
94. Unless, they are on me..then, no.
95. I am running out of things to say about myself
96. I wonder how many people will make it this far down the list
97. I know you did mom..thanks :)
98. I want to use my home business to touch families with children with Autism
99. I LOVE Disovery Toys!
100. I have HOPE, PEACE and knowledge that I am here for a purpose...I am so blessed.

Entering the Blogosphere ...

Well, I have decided to join all you bloggers and reach out to the rest of the world from my little world of babies and laundry mountains!

I am excited to share with you guys all I think, feel and want to talk about! Poor, poor people :)

I also want to share with you guys about my toys! I have recently rediscovered Discovery Toys - toys my five siblings and I grew up on, and ones that I want to have in our home too!

I cant wait to "share my toys" with all of you - and to get to know you all better through sharing stories, pictures and some of our favorite things!

I am so excited you are here! Thanks for joining me on this new journey!